Mamata Banerjee Questions Exit Poll Credibility, Asserts TMC Will Form Government Again

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rejected the exit poll projections for the 2026 Assembly elections, alleging that the numbers were being used to weaken the morale of Trinamool Congress workers ahead of counting day. In a video shared on social media, the TMC chief said the projections were skewed in favour of the BJP and did not match the mood on the ground.

Banerjee maintained that the people of West Bengal had voted decisively for her party and asserted that the Trinamool Congress would return to power with a strong mandate when votes are counted on May 4.

Mamata Claims Exit Polls Are Being Used To Demoralise TMC Workers

Questioning the credibility of the projections, Banerjee said similar attempts had been made in earlier elections as well. She accused those behind the exit polls of trying to create a false perception of a BJP surge in order to "break the confidence" of Trinamool Congress workers.

In her message, she struck a confident tone and said the verdict would once again favour her party. "We are forming the government of Mother-Land-People. Joy Bangla!" she said.

Banerjee also claimed that the Trinamool Congress would cross the majority mark comfortably and win more than 226 seats in the 294-member Assembly, reiterating that the "Ma Mati Manush" government would be formed again.

TMC Chief Calls For Tight Vigil On Counting Day

With counting scheduled for May 4, the Chief Minister also issued a direct message to party workers, asking them to stay vigilant at counting centres and closely monitor the process.

"I will ask my cadre to be alert on counting day... guard your candidates," she said.

Banerjee added that she herself would remain actively involved in keeping track of developments during the counting process, underlining the importance the party is placing on booth-level and counting-centre monitoring.

Serious Allegations Against Central Agencies And Security Forces

Alongside rejecting the exit polls, Banerjee also launched a sharp attack on central agencies and security personnel deployed during the election process. She alleged misuse of official machinery and claimed voters had faced intimidation in several areas.

According to the Chief Minister, central forces behaved "horribly" during polling. She accused them of harassing women, assaulting children and targeting TMC workers as well as journalists. Banerjee also alleged that money was distributed and that some voters were prevented from reaching polling booths.

Despite these accusations, she said she continued to trust the people of the state and thanked Trinamool workers for their efforts during the campaign and voting process.

Exit Polls Point To Tight Bengal Contest Between BJP And TMC

Banerjee's remarks came soon after multiple exit polls projected a close and highly competitive fight between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal.

According to projections released exclusively by VoteVibe for CNN-News18, the BJP is expected to emerge ahead in the relevant phase, with 88 to 98 seats and a midpoint of 93. The TMC+ alliance is projected to win 51 to 61 seats, with a midpoint of 56, while the Congress is seen limited to 2 to 4 seats.

Another projection by Matrize News indicated a much tighter statewide contest, giving the BJP 146 to 161 seats and the TMC 130 to 140 seats.

All 294 seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly were contested in two phases, and results will be announced on May 4. The 2026 election has largely turned into a direct face-off between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, setting the stage for a tense finish as both camps await the final verdict.